Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA

The Staples Center is the busiest major arena in the metropolitan Los Angeles area. It’s home to the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers , the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks and the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings . With celebrities sitting courtside at many of the games, it’s no surprise this venue draws over 4 million guests each year.

Music lovers across the country may be familiar with the Staples Center because it’s hosted the Grammy Awards for 17 years in a row. Besides hockey and basketball, many other events have taken place at the venue including arena football, the Summer X Games, figure skating, college basketball, boxing and UFC.

Located next to the Convention Center in downtown L.A., the arena is accessible via car, Metro Rail and Metro buses. For drivers, advance onsite parking is available for purchase, but with 16,000 spaces in the surrounding area, it’s not necessary. Tailgating is not allowed before any Staples Center event, but fans can grab a bite to eat before the game at one of the countless restaurants within a mile of the stadium. Be sure to leave any backpacks, large bags and outside food and drinks at home—they’re not allowed inside.